The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of the access, distribution and core network equipment critical for facilitating device communication. Responsibilities encompass ensuring access to various systems like EMR, Clinical/Medical equipment, Facility systems, and Business Applications, among others. They analyze logs for troubleshooting and network health assessment, while also maintaining comprehensive documentation of network topologies. Additionally, they support IS Security systems such as network firewalls, VPNs, and Cisco ISE network segmentation/NAC system.

This role provides 24/7 problem management support for networking, security, and related software applications, participating in an on-call rotation. Proficiency in diverse software tools for design, analysis, and implementation is required. Key technical areas include managing Cisco wireless controllers, access points, switches, routers, firewalls, LAN, WAN, DR, and Data Center topology. Duties involve gathering requirements from stakeholders, designing network solutions, researching technologies/methodologies, and documenting specifications. Incident/Problem Management of Network Systems and Technologies is central, including managing multiple incidents and collaborating with third-party service providers during outages. Rapid response to business-critical emergencies, proactive communication with stakeholders, and implementation of performance KPI reporting procedures are crucial. Regular compliance audits, documentation of the current environment for operational/planning purposes, and vendor management are also core responsibilities. This role extends to the operation and maintenance of the campus and medical center communications network, requiring advanced problem-solving skills and adherence to industry standards and organizational objectives.

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training. Related experience: Configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining Cisco Catalyst 3K, 4K and 9K switches, routers, wireless controllers and wireless access points, Cisco switch stacking.

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of professional communications and network concepts necessary to resolve issues using established parameters, creativity and independent judgment, escalating as necessary.

• Thorough understanding of various network hardware platforms, network related protocols and software including understanding of OSI layer 3 protocols at a basic level and layer 2 protocols at a complex level and related technical standards critical to the operation of interconnected networks.

• In-depth experience with network diagnostic and performance management tools and software.

• Thorough and broad knowledge and experience working with network management systems.

• Ability to gather, organize and analyze data in the completion of a variety of functional assignments.

• Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated diverse problem-solving skills.

• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE).

• Experience with Layer 2/3 access layer support and design; BGP routing, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, ACI, VRF's, L2/L3 Multicast, PBR, STP, LACP, QOS, VLAN's and other high availability configurations and advanced network implementations.

• Understanding of optical networking - DWDM/CWDM, Optic types and use cases

• Firewall, NAT, VPN, IP-SEC configurations.

• Solarwinds, Netflow, Thousand Eyes, Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch), Cisco DNA and other network monitoring/management tools

• Experience configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining Cisco ISE Trustsec and/or NAC

• DHCP, DNS (Infoblox, Microsoft, etc).

• Automation scripting experience

• Network load balancers (Netscaler, F5, etc).

• Knowledgeable in use of standard troubleshooting tools and such as ping, telnet, dig, traceroute, whois, netstat, ethercap, Wireshark, nmap, tcpdump, and misc other packet sniffers

• Experience in a healthcare or other 24/7 critical service environment.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.